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Colorful mini muffins arranged on a white plate, with golden crispy tops, soft inside, surrounded by fresh ingredients like blueberries and bananas, styled casually on a wooden surface with natural lighting.

Easy Copycat Little Bites Mini Muffins for Lunchboxes and Snacks

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A quick and easy mini muffin recipe perfect for snacks and lunchboxes, made with simple ingredients and suitable for all ages.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini muffins

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or blueberries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, and egg until well combined.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or blueberries if using.
  5. Fill mini muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let muffins cool for a few minutes before serving or packing into lunchboxes.

Notes

  • You can customize these muffins with nuts, dried fruit, or different mix-ins like chocolate chips or raspberries.
  • For a healthier option, substitute half the sugar with honey or maple syrup.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
  • Calories: 70 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg